{"id":114884,"date":"2018-10-23T19:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=114884&lang=en"},"modified":"2018-10-23T19:00:58","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T10:00:58","slug":"chikugo-village-kasuri-open-house","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/chikugo-village-kasuri-open-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Chikugo Village Kasuri Open House"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kurume kasuri<\/em> is a designated important intangible cultural asset of Japan and the Chikugo area in Fukuoka Prefecture is a major producing area of this textile. Twice a year (in June and November), seven Kurume kasuri<\/em> studios open their doors to the public. On this special occasion, you can take a closer look at how the artisans practice their craft. Try your hand at weaving (free) or at dyeing fabric in the characteristic indigo hue (paid). Browse for textiles, accessories and men\u2019s and women\u2019s clothes at bargain prices too. Borrow bicycles for free at the main venue, or why not try on a Kurume kasuri kimono<\/em> (\u00a51,000\/person, 10:00~16:00)? Since riding a bicycle while wearing a kimono<\/em> might be difficult, take advantage of the free shuttle bus running between all seven studios every 10 to 15 minutes. Bento lunches and dagojiru<\/em> soup (miso<\/em> soup with dumplings) will also be on offer, so you can enjoy exploring Chikugo Village Kasuri Open House all day long!<\/p>\n

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\nPhotos by Fukuoka Now (for illustrative purposes)<\/p>\n

Explore Chikugo Village Kasuri Open House and more – join our tour on Nov. 10! Delicious steamed eel lunch, persimmon picking and of course, shopping. English speaking guide available for the entire trip – only \u00a54,000. Book now: https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/kurume-kasuri-discovery-tour-nov-2018\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Learn more about Kurume kasuri in these previous reports on Fukuoka Now:
\nIntroducing Kurume Kasuri<\/a> (Dec. 2017)
\nKurume Kasuri Tour Report<\/a> (Feb. 2018)
\n21st Kurume Kasuri Ai, Ai, Deai Festival Report<\/a> (Mar. 2018) <\/p>\n

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\u2022 11\/10 (Sat.), 11\/11 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 10:00~16:00
\n\u2022 Free entry (*additional fees for dyeing workshops and kimono rentals)
\n\u2022 Main venue: 730 Kumano, Chikugo, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Free shuttle bus from JR Hainuzuka Sta.
\n\u2022 0942-53-4229<\/a> (Chikugo City Tourism Association)<\/p>\n

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\nPhotos by Fukuoka Now (for illustrative purposes)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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